Parking Near Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Cremorne
Where Can I Park for Melbourne Rectangular Stadium?
Event parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park via Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard. Pre-booking is strongly recommended: pre-booked event parking is $20, compared with $30 for drive-up parking, and bookings close at 11:59pm the day immediately before an event. Richmond station is 480 m or a 6-minute walk away.
- Address
- 60 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Lot in Central Melbourne - $20/Day, 220 m (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Richmond, 480 m (6 min walk)
Parking Near Cremorne
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Cremorne, with pre-booked private parking nearby offering a short walk and less circling before events. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Parking at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
The venue’s Eastern Plaza Car Park is entered from Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard, with parking available for event visitors (aamipark.com.au). Pre-booking is strongly recommended because drive-up spaces are subject to availability (aamipark.com.au). Melbourne City FC lists event parking at $30 and pre-booked event parking at $20, while its non-event rate is $7.50 (melbournecityfc.com.au).
AAMI Park’s parking page also lists $20 for pre-booked event parking, $30 for drive-up parking and a flat $7.50 non-event rate (aamipark.com.au). Parking can be booked until 11:59pm the day immediately before an event (melbournecityfc.com.au), making advance booking the practical choice for a match or show.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Venue
Parksy lists two covered parking spaces 220 m from Melbourne Rectangular Stadium: one costs $30 a day and the other costs $20 a day. Both are close enough for a short walk before a fixture or concert, although the walk back can take longer when crowds leave together.
A 24/7 garage space 430 m away costs $7 a day. At 460 m, a secure 24/7 space at East End Place costs $25 an hour, while a Richmond driveway space costs $5 an hour. A secure 24/7 Richmond garage is 510 m away and costs $6 an hour. These spaces keep the walk within 510 m after a show or match, with the two hourly Richmond options offering alternatives to daily parking.
Street Parking Rules Around Olympic Boulevard and the Stadium
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium is at 60 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC 3000, near Cremorne. The venue car park uses Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard, so drivers approaching the precinct should expect event traffic around the entry route (aamipark.com.au).
Melbourne City FC identifies event parking separately from non-event parking, with event parking at $30, pre-booked event parking at $20 and non-event parking at $7.50 (melbournecityfc.com.au). Those categories show why an event-day visit should not be treated like an ordinary CBD parking trip. Drive-up parking is subject to availability, and the venue strongly recommends pre-booking (aamipark.com.au).
Named Alternatives Near Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Melbourne Park is another named alternative: parking can be pre-booked for $20 or taken as drive-up parking for $30 (melbournestorm.com.au).
The MCG car park is usually open for most events, and the MCG footbridge provides the route towards the venue (austadiums.com). Melbourne Park’s event parking is recommended for pre-booking because the drive-up option can involve delays (melbournestorm.com.au). These alternatives are useful when the Eastern Plaza Car Park is busy or event parking has sold out.
Richmond Station and Walking Access to the Venue
Richmond is the nearest station to Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, at 480 m or a 6-minute walk. The station is the clearest rail choice for visitors who would rather avoid event-day driving near 60 Olympic Boulevard.
The venue is in Melbourne, near Cremorne, and its 480 m connection to Richmond station keeps the final approach within a short walk. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with the same pedestrian access, while rail passengers can leave the car at home for events when nearby roads are busiest.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Melbourne Rectangular Stadium?
Event parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park via Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard. Pre-booking is strongly recommended: pre-booked event parking is $20, compared with $30 for drive-up parking, and bookings close at 11:59pm the day immediately before an event. Richmond station is 480 m or a 6-minute walk away.
How Much Is Event Parking at the Stadium?
Pre-booked event parking costs $20, while drive-up event parking costs $30. The non-event rate is $7.50. Drive-up spaces are subject to availability, so pre-booking is strongly recommended for a match or show. Parking can be booked until 11:59pm the day immediately before an event.
Where Is the Venue Car Park Entrance?
The Eastern Plaza Car Park is entered from Entrance D on Olympic Boulevard. Drivers approaching the precinct should expect event traffic around the entry route. The venue is at 60 Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC 3000, near Cremorne, and event parking should not be treated like an ordinary CBD parking trip.
What Nearby Parking Spaces Can I Book?
Parksy lists two covered spaces 220 m from the venue, costing $30 a day and $20 a day. A 24/7 garage space 430 m away costs $7 a day. Other options include a secure 24/7 space 460 m away at $25 an hour, a Richmond driveway at $5 an hour, and a secure Richmond garage 510 m away at $6 an hour.
Are There Alternatives If the Eastern Plaza Car Park Is Busy?
Melbourne Park offers pre-booked event parking for $20 or drive-up parking for $30, although the drive-up option can involve delays. The MCG car park is usually open for most events, with the MCG footbridge providing the route towards the venue. These alternatives are useful when event parking has sold out.
Can I Take the Train Instead of Driving?
Richmond is the nearest station, at 480 m or a 6-minute walk from the venue. It is the clearest rail choice for visitors who would rather avoid event-day driving near 60 Olympic Boulevard. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with the same pedestrian access, while rail passengers can leave the car at home.
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